Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Valletta
10 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Le Bougainville, departing Valletta and calling at Siracuse, Sicily, Porto Empedocle, Tunis, Annaba (ex Bone), Alger (Algiers) and Cartagena and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Bougainville
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Valletta
- Returns
- Málaga
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Valletta
Depart 18:00
Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- Grand Harbour
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Day2
Siracuse, Sicily
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A historic city on the southeast coast of Sicily, once among the greatest powers of the ancient Greek world. The island of Ortigia holds its baroque core and a temple-turned-cathedral, beside a vast archaeological park with a Greek theatre.
- Ortigia island
- Greek theatre
- Baroque cathedral
- Day3
Porto Empedocle
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
- Day4
Tunis
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Tunisia, set on a lagoon near the North African coast. Its walled medina is a UNESCO maze of souks and mosques, while the ruins of ancient Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said lie a short ride out.
- Medina souks
- Carthage ruins
- Sidi Bou Said
- Day5
Annaba (ex Bone)
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 12:30
- Day6
Alger (Algiers)
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Cartagena
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
A naval port in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain, sheltered by hills around a deep harbour. Layers of Roman, Carthaginian and modern history meet here, including a restored Roman theatre uncovered in the city centre.
- Roman theatre
- Naval harbour
- Concepción Castle
- Day8
Almería
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Melilla
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Motril
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
A port on Spain's Costa Tropical in Andalusia, backed by the peaks of the Sierra Nevada. It is the closest harbour to Granada and the Alhambra, with subtropical fruit farms and the resort town of Almuñécar along the coast.
- Granada gateway
- Sierra Nevada
- Costa Tropical
- Day11
Málaga
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
Upcoming departures
- 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Valletta FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Valletta, Siracuse, Sicily, Porto Empedocle, Tunis, Annaba (ex Bone), Alger (Algiers), Cartagena, Almería, Melilla, Motril and Málaga.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Valletta and ends in Málaga.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Le Bougainville.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.